FAD Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.052 | $5.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FAD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.208 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FAD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 5,770 | $1,016,365 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 28,847 | $5,081,827 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 57,693 | $10,163,654 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.12%. $10,000 in FAD would currently pay about $12 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FAD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.052 | -26.8% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.071 | +222.7% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.022 | +144.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.009 | -88.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.076 | +10.1% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.069 | -82.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.311 Special | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.385 | +640.4% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.052 | -72.9% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.192 | +178.3% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.069 | -38.9% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.113 | -44.6% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.204 | -26.6% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.278 | +124.2% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.124 | +21.6% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.102 | +59.4% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.064 | -43.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.114 | +115.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.053 | -30.3% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.076 | +16.9% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.065 | -52.6% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.137 | -14.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.161 | +38.8% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.116 | +286.7% |
Payout risk check
FAD's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 8/100).
Its share price moved +9.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select growth stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index TM, NASDAQ US 600 Mid Cap Index TM and NASDAQ US 700 Small Cap Index TM that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Mid-Cap Growth. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 59 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FAD distribution FAQ
When is FAD's next ex-distribution date?
FAD's next ex-distribution date is Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.052 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FAD pay distributions?
FAD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.052 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FAD's distribution yield?
FAD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.09%, based on $0.154 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $176.17. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.208 per share, is 0.12%.
How much does FAD pay per share?
FAD pays about $0.052 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.208 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $20.80 a year.
Has FAD grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 23.8% a year (+6.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FAD's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of FAD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.12%, you would need about 5,770 shares of FAD (roughly $1,016,365 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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